Crucible Project

Crucible Project

THE CRUCIBLE - by Arthur MillerSelected Websites

The "important theme" that Miller was writing about was clear to many observers. It was written in response to Senator McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee's crusade against supposed communist sympathizers. Despite the obvious political criticisms contained within the play, most critics felt that "The Crucible" was "a self contained play about
a terrible period in American history."

*Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive and Transcription Project (U. Virginia)- electronic collection of primary source materials relating to the Salem witch trials of 1692 and a new transcription of the court records.How to find actual courtroom documents: Open the above site. Click on Court Records. In theTranscription box click on
The Salem Witchcraft Papers. There are three sections, alphabetized by last name of the accused.